'Dallas', 'Falling Skies' to be renewed by TNT?
Published Jun 29 2012, 11:31 BST | By Morgan Jeffery
TNT is reportedly close to renewing a number of its shows.Revived drama Dallas is considered highly likely to be picked up for a second season, Deadline reports.
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The series - which stars Jesse Metcalfe and Josh Henderson alongside Dallas veterans Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy - has pulled in impressive ratings for the cable network.
Cop drama Rizzoli & Isles is certain to be renewed, while a third season for sci-fi drama Falling Skies - airing on FX in the UK - is considered likely.
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The fate of legal comedy-drama Franklin & Bash is less certain, with TNT monitoring the show's ratings performance over the coming weeks before making a final decision on its future.
Finally, Frank Darabont's new pilot LA Noir is close to getting a series pick-up.
The period drama will focus on the conflict between the LAPD and the mob and stars Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead), Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes) and Simon Pegg (Star Trek).
> Larry Hagman on new Dallas: 'JR hasn't changed'
Watch a trailer for TNT's Dallas below:
Franklin & Bash only gets half a million less viewers than Dallas based on last weeks new episodes.
June 30th 2012 at 2:43pm
Dallas has been renewed, along with Rizzoli & Isles.
June 29th 2012 at 9:18pm
I've seen the first four episodes of Dallas and it's impressive so far. JR is back to his old evil self! It was also good to see other characters like Cliff and Sue Ellen returning.
June 29th 2012 at 4:12pm
Am lucky to have seen the first 2 episodes and what a "FLAMIN ROLLER COASTER RIDE IT WAS" Just one word "FANTASTIC"
June 29th 2012 at 2:26pm
Fantastic news re DALLAS..Its a winner in so many ways. The big networks must be kicking themselves that they didnt take Dallas.
June 29th 2012 at 12:02pm(+1 like)